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Discovered:
- June 26, 2012
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Updated:
- July 3, 2012 3:41:31 AM
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Type:
- Worm
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Infection Length:
- 395,776 bytes
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP
W32.Shadesrat.C is a worm that spreads through removable drives. It also opens a back door on the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version June 26, 2012 revision 037
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Latest Rapid Release version June 26, 2012 revision 037
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Initial Daily Certified version June 27, 2012 revision 006
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Latest Daily Certified version June 27, 2012 revision 006
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 26, 2012
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Medium
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
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Damage Level: Medium
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Payload: Opens a back door on the compromised computer.
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Modifies Files: Modifies the hosts file.
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Releases Confidential Info: Logs keystrokes.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
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Target of Infection: Removable drives.
Writeup By: Yana Liu
